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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Cuppa.

The darling Kristian, when a bottle just won't do!

Earl Grey at the National Portrait Gallery.

Take away macchiato or latte.

Alex, with hot chocolat, sourdough raisin toast

Tea for two or four or....

I'm very grateful to the discovery of tea. I love it. Put me in a tea shop and I'm in sensory overload, the olfactory has never had such delight, well maybe in spring time...and I do love the smell of little babies...

Way, way back, before the 10th Century it was being served, exchanged and adapted.

What would we do if not for this social ritual? I could imagine meeting a friend in a park or a gallery but so often the most bonding of times is simply sipping a beverage with said friend in a busy, noisy cafe. There is an intimacy in these places that belies their appearance. My favourite was a tiny, dark, stone walled, old cafe in a lane way in Rome, large covered mugs of rich, gooey hot chocolat and coffee with aromas to lift the senses. What is your favourite place to drink tea or coffee in?

At home, outside, hiding around the corner with my hubby from the kids. They find us most times and open up with all sorts of news. It is a lovely treasure tea. I only started drinking it 9 years ago. Addicted now. Happy long weekendVicki

Oh yes, you're SO right about the virtues of tea. Since moving to the UK nearly 20 years ago I've become hooked, and now could never do without it. My favourite place to have a cuppa is in bed, when my darling husband has brought it to me first thing in the morning. Second favy place: outside in the garden, with my husband. (Thanks also for your great comment on the Dafter's post!)Can I also say your photo of Kristian is absolutely heart-melting! Those wee hands...

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I love learning... of cultures, foods, crafts, history, architecture, I love people, celebrations, ferry trips, not being able to put a book down, tiny blue birds, the renewal of the seasons, the sound of water and crickets, my family, this life.